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Dr Dean-Patterson warns of vulnerability of young girls to strangers on the internet

BAHAMAS Crisis Centre director Dr Sandra Dean-Patterson has warned about the dangers young girls face when talking to strangers online, noting that some come from broken homes or unhappy environments, making them more vulnerable to predators.

ORG launching a week-long campaign highlighting access to information and transparency

The Organization for Responsible Governance (ORG) will launch its “Access to Information Week” campaign on September 28, highlighting the critical role transparency plays in protecting the environment, preparing for disasters, and building public trust.

Grand Cay residents frustrated by water issues and teacher shortages

A NEWLY installed 750 kW generator has brought some relief to Grand Cay after months of crippling power outages, but residents say persistent water problems and a teacher shortage continue to disrupt daily life.

Man accused of near-fatal stabbing of man at a bar

A MAN accused in a near-fatal bar stabbing, who claimed he acted in self-defence, was granted bail this week after spending a year in custody.

Man charged with trying to rape 16-year-old girl

A MAN was remanded to custody yesterday after being accused of attempting to rape a teenage girl in a residence over the summer.

Man accused of stabbing his brother during altercation

A MAN was granted $5,000 bail yesterday after being accused of stabbing his brother during a fight at their Mount Pleasant Village home earlier this month.

Man gets two years’ jail for having a loaded gun in a bar

A MAN was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday after admitting to having a loaded gun at a bar in North Andros.

Govt launches DigiLearn Bahamas to boost digital skills across the country

The government has launched DigiLearn Bahamas, a national initiative to boost digital skills and expand access to information and communication technology.

Man accused of touching teen girl inapropriately

A MAN was granted bail yesterday after being accused of inappropriately touching a 16-year-old girl in New Providence.

Alleged gang hitman denied bail application for third time

AN alleged gang hitman was denied bail for a fourth time yesterday as he awaits trial for a fatal 2022 shooting on Dean Street.

Two teens plead guilty to attempted robbery

TWO teenage boys were remanded to Simpson Penn Centre for Boys yesterday after admitting they tried to rob a man aboard a vessel at Potter’s Cay Dock in the early hours of September 18.

Man given one year probation for beating girlfriend

A MAN was placed on one year’s probation yesterday after admitting he beat and seriously injured his girlfriend during an altercation on Dunmore Street last week.

Bostwick-Dean elected new president of Women United

FORMER senator Lisa Bostwick-Dean has been elected as the new president of Women United, while new board members were also chosen following the non-profit’s Annual General Meeting held in the capital.

Govt signs $3.17m contract for storage facility at RBDF base

THE Davis administration yesterday signed a $3.17m contract with Pyramid Construction to build a 15,000-square-foot supply storage facility at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Coral Harbour base, marking what officials say is a critical step in modernising the force’s operations.

Three women hospitalised after being found unconscious due to suspected stove gas leak

THREE women were hospitalised yesterday after they were found unconscious at a breakfast stand on Farrington Road in what police suspect was a gas leak.

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